Reef Road surf break

Reef Road surfForecast / Florida – South / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 25 Mar 2026 EDT
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Reef Road surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Reef Road sea temperature is
25.2° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Reef Road this week:

The surf forecast for Reef Road over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Reef Road in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 28th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 28th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 29th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Reef Road over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the ENE by Sun night).

Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
NNE
1.6
NNE
1.4
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
0.9
NE
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
0.7
NE
0.6
NE
0.9
ENE
3.5
NE
3.5
NE
3.5
ENE
3
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.2
ENE
2
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.3
NE
Period(s) (?)109988899999410101010109999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5904312751761631451381179778493019562614223916091216820631488260
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
15
E
15
ENE
15
E
15
E
15
E
15
ESE
10
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
40
E
35
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
30
E
30
E
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
onononononononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:00PM
0.73
2:59AM
0.86
3:14PM
0.72
4:12AM
0.85
4:29PM
0.74
5:17AM
0.86
5:36PM
0.79
6:12AM
0.87
6:32PM
0.84
6:59AM
0.88
7:22PM
0.89
7:42AM
0.88
8:06PM
0.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:13AM
0.10
8:22PM
-0.04
9:21AM
0.10
9:31PM
-0.02
10:25AM
0.09
10:38PM
-0.02
11:26AM
0.05
11:42PM
-0.02
12:21PM
0.01
12:39AM
-0.03
1:09PM
-0.03
1:30AM
-0.04
1:52PM
-0.06
2:15AM
-0.03
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Sunrise7:18--7:16--7:16--7:15--7:13--7:13--7:11--
Sunset-7:32--7:34--7:34--7:35--7:35--7:36--7:36-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
light rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
------------145----1-
Temp. °C232423232323232423242423232222222322222323
Feels °C (?)222221222122232424252321201716172019192020
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Information about the Reef Road Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Reef Road provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Reef Road can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Reef Road surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Reef Road) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Reef Road may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Reef Road is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Riviera Beach. If you plan a vacation in South Florida, look for hotels and other accommodation in Riviera Beach. Riviera Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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